How To Tell Your Cat Not to Do Something
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.พ. 2023
- In this video, we will discuss how to Discipline your cat and how to train your cat.
Perhaps your cat jumps on the counter, knocks things over, or scratches your household items. They may even steal food, chew on wires, or miss their litter box when going to the bathroom.
And while you may be tempted to discipline your cat by hitting them, yelling at them, or spraying them with water, these forms of punishment will damage your relationship with your pet.
In this video, we will discuss how to tell your cats not to do something, and how to help them understand when you don’t approve of their behavior.
Do cats understand when you say no?
Cats don’t understand human language. This means that cats don’t understand the word “no”. However, they can be taught to understand that saying "no" means you want them to stop what they are doing.
If your cat is performing a behavior that you want them to stop, say No firmly with strong Body language. Remove them from the activity and move them onto something more preferable. Repeating this will help the cat get used to the sound, associating it with being told off.
Make sure the sound of no carries some weight and identification.
As well as saying no, look the cat in the eye and hiss at them when you give the command. Cats understand this noise and behavior and are more likely to realize that the word “no” has negative associations to their behavior.
Body language also has a significant part to play in how well your cat grasps the command. Using your finger to point at your cat while saying no is an effective way to get your cat’s attention.
How do you stop bad behavior?
Sometimes saying the word no alone isn’t enough to stop your cat from doing what they shouldn’t be. Simply saying “no” won’t make them fully understand what they are doing wrong but rather just associate the behavior with you directly.
The key to successfully stopping undesirable behavior is to associate an unpleasant consequence with the undesirable behavior
Punishing the cat remotely, while you remain out of sight is an effective means of deterring undesirable behavior. For example, if you setup a motion-activated air-spray that squirts air whenever your pet jumps on the counter, the cat will learn to associate jumping on the counter with something unpleasant.
Likewise, many cats don’t like double-sided tape or aluminum foil because of the way they feel or sound under their paws.
If your cat is scratching your furniture, a few strips of double-sided sticky tape will deter your pet and send them looking for another place to scratch.
If your pet exhibits destructive behaviors such as chewing, you can use taste deterrents.
Common mistake when scolding a cat
It is important to remember that scolding your cat long after any wrongdoing doesn’t make any sense. Cats aren't able to associate something that has happened minutes or hours ago with the current punishment. Instead, a timely response is key. If you catch your cat scratching on your furniture and quickly intervene, then they will get the message.
Another common mistake is rubbing a cat’s nose in their feces when they have a potty accident. This can lead to stress and anxiety, as well as associated health problems.
What you should do before disciplining your cat
Cats do not have malicious intent; they are not out to do bad things. Most times, what you see as your cat misbehaving is just them expressing their natural instincts as animals.
If your cat scratches up your furniture, ask yourself if they have access to enough cat scratching posts.
If your cat is a big fan of running water out of a faucet and jumps on the counter to drink from the faucet, make sure there is running water in the form of fountains in your home.
And remember, if your cat pees outside of their litter box, maybe it needs to be cleaned, or that they don’t like the type of the litter.
Why don’t cats listen?
Oftentimes, your cat refuses to obey your commands due to lack of the motivation and incentive. One of the best ways to train a cat is to offer up some rewards for good behavior. Those incentives, coupled with a lack of negative tactics such as yelling or using a spray bottle, will motivate your cat to the do right thing. If nothing positive is offered up, then your cat could simply lack the motivation to follow your commands.
For example, you can encourage regular use of your cat’s scratching post by rewarding her every time she uses it.
Rewarding undesirable behavior
When disciplining a cat, one thing to avoid doing is rewarding the bad behavior with attention.
If your pet jumps on the counter and they get cuddles, food, or attention, they will probably keep doing it. But if nothings happens when your pet jumps on the counter, like no attention, no food, and no petting, they won’t have a reason to continue jumping on the counter.
Cats do understand what you say. Mine does. When I tell him no he will run to the other room. There are a lot of things they don't understand, but if you repeat something over and over they will understand what you mean and say to them.
Agree
He said that in the video.
Agreed. Mine are well trained and know many of my words and gestures and looks. They know what I mean when I say their names in different circumstances.
My cats are trained to come by whistle or name; I don't call them for no reason.
Only in rare cases is it helpful to hit a cat to teach it to behave, and then only a quick snap on top the head, like another cat will do. I have one that loves me and most people, but is very disrespectful of the other two. One is old and she never liked to fight, and "little shit" kept poking at the 19 year old girl. Most days when feeding time "little shit" is noisy like she may die soon if I don't put the food down quick enough...which is always. The other two wait quietly. "Little shit", not her real name, gets all wound up, and hisses and strikes at the 19 year old.
I had been saying no, and pointing and staring, etc., and she knows I don't like her mistreating the old girl, so the next time I walked over, snapped her on top the head, speed of lightning lol, and again said no. She understood this and doesn't distrust me at all, though it did require a second lesson, and also the assistance of my black smart cat, who shows the old girl much respect. The black one started stepping in. She is bigger and longer than little shit(not her real name lol). When it is feeding time now, and little shit is about to be mean to the old girl, my black cat steps in between them, holds her head high, and little shit backs down, knowing she can easily use her as a chew toy. "Pretty Girl" is very smart.
It was never necessary to snap the other two on top the head. 19 and 12 year olds.
Now along with the assistance of "Pretty Girl", I only need say no, and "Little Shit" steps back from the old girl...usually lol
The all know a bunch of words and can pick them out of my sentences. They also have different sounds for different things, when "talking" to me. "Pretty Girl", who is not so talkative, but has a distinctive voice, has learned to mimic some of "Little shit's" communication.
I think my cats are better at telepathy. They keep trying to communicate this way, but I am just human, too thick ;-)
They understand the time of your voice and the lilt of the word. So you could say go instead of no and they will over time learn that as a word that means something negative
@@lisazappala4381 I don't say "go" to my cats, so they know what no means. I only have to speak in a normal voice for them to understand "no", though I do on occasion stress the word a bit ;-)
I simply told her "no". She was a very smart sweetheart. Well, a chair and a mattress were sacrificed throughout the years, but that much she could do.
She was our family for 17 ½ years, and we miss her like nothing else in this world.
Our cat Shadow passed away in 2022. She was 17 as well, so I can empathize with your loss
I fear the day my baby will leave me. He's sooo loving. The only loving heart in my life.
My Jasper passed in 2022 He was the sweetest most lovable cat to everyone who came into my house. If he saw I liked/ loved any company he would give kisses and so sweet to all. As most know when their time is up whether sickness or old age it's extremely heartbreaking. I got another kitten my grandkids gave me months later. She's a pretty cat with her tortoiseshell colors but not affectionate like my Jasper. Not unless she decides to be and on her back asking for belly rubs and loving. So she gets it of course but still having a difficult time when she ( Lilo) can decide at the drop of a hat to attack and bite causing me to bleed. I suppose bc I don't know when times up for her wanting her belly and neckline rubs to stop so she certainly doesn't look cute anymore. Shhe looks like a crazed animal for that second she turns mean and attacks. It hurts like hell so I stop sweet talking her and without yelling but in a a very firm voice pull my hand / arms away to give her a very firm “Don't Bite!! She stops but tbh I don't know when she will do the same mean biting again bc it can happen 2 secs. after her demanded belly rubs or 10 seconds later whenever she feels like being mean or decides she’s had enough. Personally, I'm scarred from her bites that at times can bleed non-stop. I don't believe in hitting animals so continue to give her that tone of voice and pull away ignoring her. Lilo is a year old now do suppose that's her nature. Mind you she can be so sweet but that mean streak she has, I just don't know what else to do about it. She is definitely spoiled. What Lilo wants Lilo gets. Am I supposed to believe or accept bc she is now an adult that is her nature and there is no changing her mean streak? Don't know what to do. Wouldn't give her up for the world but is it too late to change her? Does anyone know? Or have any advice? Much appreciated if you have any to offer. Thank You.
@@tishbrabant4930 hello. I was going to tear her for you, but I didn’t want to lose this thread. Some cats are definitely more affectionate than others. Some like to be held and others do not and like to be pet on their own terms. They like to initiate things. We have had a cat where you could pick him up and snuggle with him anytime. We had another who loved to be pet but didn’t like to be held. We have a male cat now who is three years old who is friendly but likes to jump up on our laps for pets and after a minute or two, he is finished. If we approach him to pet him, we may get a chance to pet him 3 times and that’s it. There maybe is a pattern you may not have noticed when the cat is about to bite. Take note. Also, there are lots of good videos about cats on TH-cam. There is a man who is like a cat whisperer. Just search 🔍 topics about cats biting. I am sure you will find a lot of videos. Hopefully, they will give you some insight. You could also ask your vet for some advise. Best wishes to you and Lilo
Question, I’m gonna Be getting a cat so what should I do to keep my cat off the shelfs when I get her? I don’t want to remove all the stuff
I gave my cat a treat every time he came home. He quickly learned the association between coming inside and getting a treat, resulting in him wanting out only to come in 1 minute later and expect a treat.
Hilarious lol
Similar experience here, though ours is a former hobo whom we gave a home (he wanted one 😉). He was fed regularly by other people before, but we wanted him to learn that we do provide the food he needs, but didn't give him food every time he came in, just regularly. We now try to re-train him that a bell will tell him when he is going to get food, so that we can call him in with it at some point. He's a slow learner (already 6 or 7, with at least 5 years on the street), and nearly *always* wants food just out of habit … 😂
Makes you wonder who is training who 😂😂😂
@@sarahlandis289 sometimes I feel cat is training. Same thing happening with my cat. He expects 2 treats a day and will go sit by treat and toy basket which is in kitchen while I'm fixing food. If I walk out without giving him treats he's sure to remind me! 😆
Hahaha 🤣
I sing badly when she's misbehaving. She stops what she's doing and comes to me to demand me to stop. We both get what we want and I see her being cute! :)
Mine seem to find my bad singing soothing.
My late one would came to get petted a couple of times as i whistled the theme to Rocky.🤔
😅
hahahaha
Hey no hate but you should try another strategy because cats hear sounds 10x higher than humans so your basically hurting them but what do I know 😅
My cat understands many basic words and commands. She may not always agree with me, but she does understand.
Which commands did u teach them?
@@TheKittyCatnip "go peepee" when I want her to use the box. "Get down" when she gets on areas she's not allowed like the dining table. "Stop" or "no" when she is trying to sneak out of the door or go where she shouldn't. Super basic stuff like that. She also understands "want some food" or "lets go to bed".
I tend to think a hissing sound works better than the word no. Usually when I tell my cat no, she'll just look me dead in the eyes as she continues to do what she's doing (usually scratching the futon). A hiss, on the other hand, usually ends the behavior immediately. While cats can learn to associate negativity with a human utterance like "no", a hiss basically tells a cat, in its own 'language', "I'm warning you!"
I find sucking in air sounds just about the same so I do that instead. The key is to be consistent in the tone and frequency when telling them no. I only use no when I want them to stop doing what they are doing or not to be in a certain area. I save the hissing for warnings as they already know just to make it easier on them. IE excessive play fighting, being too loud while having zoomies.
Lol 😂🤣 I'm gonna sound hilarious doing it but if it stops her chewing the wires then so be it 😃
I do a loud shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Aparently sounds like a hiss, and works. Only one cat calls for me in the morning if she is in a hurry and I am not up yet.
One Shhhhhhhhhh!, and she is quiet.....although I may then get jumped on lol
If I growl by the door or when outside, they immediately look for, head for safety. They know this as kittens, and mine still know this as I don't lie to them.
Interesting! We need to learn how to communicate with them
Hissing is a defensive warning that claws and teeth are about to be used.
Hissing works. I also do a sharp HUP! instead of saying NO. It really gets their attention.
Hmmm, maybe I should try it instead of saying the firm no! Yo get instead 🤔🤔
I just tried it and my car stopped immediately
I am pretty convinced my cat knows exactly what I am saying to her. 😅
They're smart... And aren't motivated by approval. They're independent.
Indeed. They truly understand, even with their poker face.
Me also with my cat
There's this popular belief in my country. if your cat left home, didn't come for a few days, u can go to any stray cats nearby, ask them to tell your cat to come home, they will. Many people have experienced this, their cat will come home immediately.
I agree with you.
I've heard that the best way to get a cat to stop scratching you is to yelp in pain when they do so, perhaps slightly exaggerated, so they realize that what they did actually hurt.
I have heard of that as well.
If I am petting my cat and she bites me. I stop petting and get my hands away from her. She's learning. (she's only 12 weeks old)
@@mr.e3247 SHE? Female cats have a threshold. It's a nervous system thing. If you pet her beyond that, she will snap at you. Learn her limits.
one of my cats liked to bite a lot during play or petting so I just started saying ow and patting his nose to let him know not to do it anymore. now he will still bite me but then immediately lick as an apology and we continue playing. my other would jump and run across me whenever I was laying down or asleep so I also yelled whenever she did it because sometimes it really did hurt. after like a week she was done and now will just jump to get across me whenever I am in the way lol.
That is just wrong. I
Cats scratch to mark a territory, to sharpen their claws and to entertain themselves. You want to protect your furnature, 1. Clip the claws often. 2. Put a thick covering on the furnature for protection 3. Put out a lot of scratch pads in all rooms. Cats have to mark their territory, so help them do it right. Use your brains humans... cats do.
@@madisona3907pity that it wasnt used writing this
I put up a strip of 1x4 cedar on the outside corner of my hallway, rubbed it with catnip and lured my cat to it with a tassel toy. Worked like a charm. He regularly uses the rough surface to exercise his clawing tendency. I did this after he destroyed a corner of a chair slipcover and have since recovered the chair which is in perfect condition to this day! Great tips on this video. Kudos!!!
I’m going to try that! Though in my case the chair is a goner. Watch the video on my channel to see.
Hahahaha I think they actually know more than we think they do 😍
Im convinced my kitten can think. I watch him "think about" where he wants to go. Sometimes I just pause
we are very primitive to cats
I do, too. 😂😂😂😂
They know everything and pretend they don't
Just watch the Billi Talks channel. That cat is smart. She tells you when she is happy, sad, hungry, wants to play.
My cat immediately stops doing whatever she was doing as soon as I say “Sophie no”, but it’s usually because it’s something she already knows I’m gonna admonish her for anyway. She definitely understands the word “no”.
same with my seal point siamese cat "Mr Snoop" i tell him "no" firmly and he looks at me then he jumps straight off the table/kitchen counter and stops doing the thing i don't want him to do. I would say my siamese cat definetly understands the words no lol. We just had a nice long 2 hour cuddle on the couch with him on my lap last night lol :)
We always say Sophie Anne is the smartest in in the house
How do you teach a cat to understand NO?
@@tnijoo5109 Try following the word up with clapping your hands loudly while using a serious but not threatening tone of voice when you repeat the word “NO”. Pretty soon the cat will get the point, hopefully 🤞🏽😏.
@@Iknowknow112 thank you 🙏 so much!!!!
The thing I have learnt with cats is that they don't care what you think😂 Catch a dog doing something wrong and tell him off,he will stop,catch a cat doing the same he will stop,look at you and then carry on.
It's as though they're saying, "Huh? You tawkinna me? Surely you jest."
Or wait till you're not looking, THEN do it!
Ofc, its like a slave telling the master to do something xD
I see you've not had a cat that actually liked you.
@@stevenschnepp576 I've had plenty of cats and never had one that didn't like me, how you came to that conclusion is bizarre . I can only assume you have never had a cat yourself.
I raised all my current cats from birth and they definitely listen pretty well in regards to their names and telling them no..& pointing really does get their attention!
I think the reson they liston to you is because you are there leader
They are very smart
Cat tree. Check.
Multiple scratchers. Check.
Water fountain. Check.
Toys, toys, toys. Check.
Climbs on everything.
Still scratches furniture. And, yes, she's been redirected.
Knocks over water fountain.
So, what else you got?
I talk to my cats.
They actually listen and behave accordingly. They do have a vocabulary if they live with you a long time.
Ok...all of them BUT the 2 month old kitten who has no idea wtf is going on yet LOL (adorable).
My cat has a very distinct way of saying he's hungry "Mow wow" specifically. He doesn't say it for anything else lol
Hahaha i think that too. They own an specific meow meow
I was lucky with my present cat she virtually self trained except for the only time I saw her climb the shears it was the only time I ever yelled at her but she never did it again. For everything else she reacts very well to commands that are given at a lower tone of voice. every time I ever got a new addition to the family the first thing I do is show them the litter box that has never failed yet, In 8 ears she has only pooped on the floor near the box twice but it was evident that she could`nt help it and you could tell that she was not pleased with what she did either. I find that if you show them love at every corner they do very well ,cats are just little muffins for the most part.
u do mean sheers dont you????????????????????/lol
I think if cats are not doing something is just because they dont want to 😂
I taught my cat not to knead directly on me in bed by consistently (and calmly) laying a hand over her paws when she started doing it. Over time she learned to move off to the side to knead, and then come back to lay down for cuddles.
you should be lucky your cat wanted to knead on you, some dont even knead at all after they grow
aww that’s cute! Best friendship ever
a cat kneading on you is just a sign of love and affection towards you :)
plus a nice massage!@@idaryttigjohansen9589
You dont like cat massages?
I have a cat that understands the word NO. His name is Billy. No raised voice, no water bottle, no hitting.
That’s great. You have probably given you kitty good distracting alternatives that has taught it the meaning on No and his name.
@@lisazappala4381 agreed!
Jackson The cat-man 💕
It’s the tone and body language they react to. If it a quiet no with redirection it’s great
In my experience, my cats can learn about 4-6 words. To be fair they goes with tone, but their name, treat, inside and NO. It's funny when I call out the wrong cat and the other stares at me, 'What?'
I've had a number of cats that understood NO. Generally they've learned it conjunction with a spray bottle.
You say no, firmly and if they keep doing it, say no and give them a little spritz. Not a lot, but just enough to connect water with the word no. Eventually that becomes saying NO and just picking up the spray bottle and shaking it, then later just saying NO is enough. If it's jumping on a counter you're trying to discourage, setting the spray bottle on the counter is a nice reminder. They see it, they don't like it, they don't like the sound that comes with it so they go play somewhere else.
But, just like training a kid, once you make them stop doing something, you call them over for some petting so they know you're not angry, you just don't want them doing THAT thing.
I've found that worked really well with all my cats and I don't think I've ever tried hitting a cat to get them to stop something. (they wouldn't understand why)
I can assure you that I am a big boy who always gets my way. Not quite malicious but definitely mischievous. My human is my servant. It took me years to train her. I’ll be 17 in May, she’s completely under my control. 😺
Cats are very intelligent but do have minds of their own just like children.What you have shown here is spot on. They just choose not to listen sometimes but can be persuaded Ha Ha. Rewarding them for good behaviour and expressing that we aren't pleased with the bad works as well for kids too. Bad behaviour to me is attention seeking. Sometimes not meaning to we dont give them enough attention in our busy lives. How we start is what will be embedded for good. Love your reassuring tips and cat toys etc.
I lost two cats within 4 months of each other, but I also adopted 2 kittens from a cat rescue last year too. My life is full of abundant joy with these two fur balls! I have trained them from the start with clicker training and a reward system. They understand tons of commands. I have a few I use every single day. "Are you guys hungry? Do you want to eat?" will get them running at me to feed them. "Are you guys bored? Do you want to play?" will get them running into the living room where we have their toys and they love jumping into the air with wand toys. They definitely know the word "no" and a couple squirt guns around the house ensures cooperation. They aren't scared of me because of this, but they do know when I pick up that blue squirt gun and they cease what they're doing even before I squirt it. I've had cats or owned my own cats since I was a baby... 49 years and counting and I'd have to say, these two kittens (who will be one years old next week) are the most beloved of all the cats we've had and the sweetest, most affectionate too. Now if I can just get them to stop chewing things! LOL
There is a safe bitter liquid you can apply to wires and things.
Does anyone know what the "safe bitter liquid" is called? I'd appreciate it.
google @@ladydocfl
That's great! Except for chewing that is! 😂
They are the cutesttt!! And smarter creatures😍
The first tip definitely helps, my cat Zelda doesn’t scratch couches anymore and I cross my arms, she knows what’s up haha
Zelda is a beautiful name! So smart..
W on the name Zelda
I have a shelter cat , she is very polite and she learns very quickly . Saying no stops her and she remembers .
Cats do understand praise & rewards for good behavior.
You can only tell a cat "No!" while they're doing something you want to discourage.
Saying "no!" while pointing and hissing is great reinforcement, I'll definitely add that to my repertoire.
Good video, thank you 🙏
My cat was feral and early on with his living with me. I went down to the foot of the bed to snuggle him one night and he grabbed my head with both paws and bit the top of my head. It really hurt. I did a nasty mama kitty snarl. He jumped down and cowerd and I never had that problem with him again.
This is 99% spot on. Excellent work. There are differences between boy and girl cats though. Also a negative touch, not hitting them, can work. Like a tap on the head to get their attention when you tell them something negative. It doesn't hurt the cat, but they see you are not happy. And I mean a tap like you would tap a person, not a smack.
I use head taps with my cat. It’s always been an effective medium of communication for us 🙂
Yeah, cats sometimes whack each other when they're not happy. Not enough to injure, but enough to communicate their displeasure
I just got adopted recently by a sweet girl named Luna. She is a jumper unlike my other cat. Key to stopping unwanted behaviors is one, don’t get angry (they will associate you in a negative light, they don’t understand anger like we humans do and will remember this association of you and negative emotions which you don’t want) and two, consistency! I just remove her from the kitchen counters and tell her calmly the same thing every time and then walk away. She understood after about 4 times going through that cycle (which is faster than normal) and hasn’t jumped up since. If you can learn to understand your cats and how they communicate and perceive the world, you will quickly realize that 99.9% time cats are super affectionate and loving and truly form strong bonds with their humans if done correctly :) the fruit is worth the effort!! Trust me!
That’s right u just need to respect their needs
Cats know exactly what we are saying and they choose to ignore us ❤❤❤
Lol, It’s a fact 😂
the animations are very amusing - especially the cat scratching the toilet paper
It’s not scratching, but pulling on the roll because it’s fun and also a way to get attention if you’re nearby
Yes, and the menacing look on its face haa
The part with incentive makes a lot of sense. When you tell anyone or any animal to do something (or not to), they will probably think "And why should I?"
Yeah, cats are people too 😂
I love how we get to understand their language
I totally agree. I teach my cats without shouting using the same principles as I used for my children, i.e. rewarding good behaviour and ignoring bad behaviour.
Same
Agrred... AND give them an enriching territory to live in.
Hmm… double sided tape and aluminium foil is soooo fun for my littlest cat
Too many parents ignoring bad behavior is why we have so many criminal juveniles wreaking havoc in the streets.
@@boataxe4605 Oh yes, I agree with you that bad behaviour which hurts others cannot be accepted!
I could have expressed myself more clearly to avoid this possible misunderstanding. I was only speaking about very small children when saying that I ignored *bad* behaviour. (I also did not specify what I meant with bad behaviour.) My husband and I were very clear later when unaccepted behaviour occurred. We also did our best to be good role models!
Here’s an Effective idea:
Re direct unwanted behavior with immediate direction to a new activity, or scratch post.
Show your cat Direction not Rejection. Never harshly Push them off or away:
You have no ideas how often they come for curiosity comfort
Meet curious kitty w/guidance and play!!
Yup love this way of doing things. I build computers for a living so they are always curious when I'm working. I usually just let them sniff the thing that I'm holding then throw the box that said thing came in and they are distracted until I open another box
Why, hello, there, Mr. Jackson Galaxy XD
I also do that as a distraction because the word NO! does not work majority of the time, I use a laser pen to make her run for it and works most of the time
Never hit your cat, always talk gently with them, brush them, pet them and say nice things, telling them how beautiful they are. My two kittens come up to me and follow me, knowing they will be shown kindness.
In the house I will throw a cork from a wine bottle, they love to chase it and return with it in their mouths to play the chase game again. Shoe your cats lots of love only, they will show it back to you. Thanks.
I read some of the comments that work for us like hissing and yelping in pain (I howl like a dog, its just as effective as a yelp!). I growl when my cat does something dangerous to him. At first I felt silly but his reaction was amazing. He growled back in protest but moved away from the danger. His hesitation gave me the time to run and pick him up, away from the danger (I learned cat language!!🤣). I use the growl for really serious stuff like when I am outside with him (supervised) and he tries to cross the street in front of my house.
If you have multiple cats and multiple male cats, someone has to be the alpha.
It’s nice reading other cat parents experiences
A loud firm no works like a charm. My cats are pretty much allowed to go anywhere they please except on the dining table and kitchen tops. It helps that they rarely misbehave so when i do say no its easier for them to associate it with them doing something that I dont like as it doesnt happen too often for them to confuse it with other things. The key is to be consistent. May not work for everyone though. Im lucky in that I get to work from home so aside from errands and the occasional night out, Im basically around them 24/7. So when I say "NO" they know shit is going down
That’s nice
I've never had trouble getting any dog or cat to be friendly or do what I want. being friends with an animal, within reason, isn't hard. Encourage play, give nice food, and be cool to them, and keep things clean. Like a little kid really! And just hang loose and let the critter be themselves. Most animals understand laughter and getting pets. They also like being spoken to in a high pitched voice. Or a silly friendly voice.
It is important to not only remove the cat from the negative behavior, but also to associate it with the positive behavior. For example, if you see your cat pooping or using the bathroom outside of the litter box, yelling, no, picking the cat up, and putting the cat in the litter box is the proper way to handle it. of course, reinforcing it with positive attention and treats for using the litter box is also good as well. The same goes for scratching furniture or any number of other bad behaviors. This works about 75% of the time.
Yelling is confusing, upsetting and distressing, just gently putting the cat back onto the litter tray and lots of high pitched gentle noises to show pleasure - but make sure the tray is clean, and be sure there are no medical issues?
@@VivienBowling - you are generally right on the yelling front. However, showing you’re being stern while revealing correct behavior that is followed immediately with positive reinforcement is not confusing but very clear and beneficial.
You should also train your cat to vomit in the litter box.
@@damiensisco6960 - vomiting is not a regular body function for most cats, and it usually happens without warning. You cannot train an animal to do something that it does irregularly because of rare events in its life.
Yes reforcing positive behavior helps a lot!
I tried to get my cat away from a viscious stray dog and accidently struck her trying to pick her up from the dog danger. I screamed the dog ran one way and my cat ran up a tree. I was heart broken as she was frightened of me.... I talked softly to her, went and got a treat for her. It took all afternoon for her to warm up to me. It upsets me to think about it. We are best friends again, she is my constant companion and I love her so much. 🐈⬛💗
I've had kittens/cats my whole life, over 70 yrs and was taught that saying "NIX" with an emphasis on the X making a hissing sound was the way to say "No" to a cat! Sometimes it works, sometimes it hasn't! Cats aren't stupid and they're real smart for the most part and will either respond or not! Independent critters! You have to raise and treat them like toddlers, they don't call them "fur-babies" for nothing! A sharp toned "Get down" always worked when they jump on the kitchen counters, but my last late beloved two indoor cats never jumped up on the kitchen counters, they preferred higher places in the house, the book shelves or refrigerator! Clapping your hands also stops them when they're doing something naughty! Naughty and nice just like humans! Good luck fellow cat lovers! Thanks for the tips here~♥♥
I've had no luck getting our younger cat to stay off the counter with a stern no and he thinks aluminum foil is just fun. He has a cat tree but not in the kitchen area and we don't really have room for one so I'm leaning towards getting a few of those suction cup glass mounted cat shelves/baskets for the patio door to create a makeshift cat tree.
I have a 4 tier cat tree right in front of window in kitchen & another tall scratching post in the kitchen also & transfer cat to either every time he goes to counter. Hasn't discouraged him from counter or sink. Nothing on counter or in sink either for him. Doesn't matter. He has a fountain so he always has running water. His tree has a bed topper, a hut, a # of different tiers. He loves both the tree & the other post & uses constantly but doesn't prevent counter or sink surfing & it drives me nuts.
Put foil, tape etc & it only works somewhat while foil is on every inch of counter edges all around. The moment it's not covering every bit, he's back up & he will pull foil down & jump up also or play with tape to move it & go on about surfing.
Can't afford a bunch of $50 a piece auto air cans for even 1 section, never mind the large # of them I would need to deter jumping at any & every section of counter, table, sink etc
Such a great idea about hissing at my cat when I don’t like their behavior! I never thought of that! I meow, chirp and love blink back to my babies but I never thought of hissing too haha it is going to feel silly at first but I’m gonna try it next time lol thanks!
😂😂😂😂 I tried hissing randomly at cats on the street to see their reactions. If they have seen you they will show no reaction. They know we don't talk and express like them. But if they haven't seen you yet they will be alerted and turn to see what has happened and they find oh it's a human? Fuck off
I have 4 cats, and they are all extremely intelligent, with different personalities. Cats all have traits that manifest differently. They are territorial, possessive, curious, need mental stimulation, need to exhibit hunting behavior, and they are loyal. They know exactly what I am saying... they understand words the same as a 4 year old child. They understand body gestures and they hate loud noises. Yell at them.... they run. Loud noises are only helpful to break up a cat fight. They learn nothing that way. Humans who have cats should just alter our lives to enrich their lives, then the cats are so busy they do not get into trouble. I promise.
You are absolutely INCORRECT when you contend that domestic cats “don’t know when they are doing something wrong.” When our cat, Randy, a Maine Coon, used to scratch on *any* piece of furniture in the house as a way of telling us he’d like to go outside, when I would call out his name and say “No!”, he would get this guilty, contrite look on his face and run off at maximum speed to hide somewhere else in the house. If he didn’t *know* he was doing something annoying and undesirable, why the droopy face afterwards and the almost immediate run for the border?!?!? He knows. He simply made the decision that GETTING OUR ATTN BY SCRATCHING FURNITURE was more important to him than any of my weak, politically correct scolding was.
Finally, one night Randy viciously began scratching an expensive chair I had just bought. I was sooooo angry I managed to get there before Randy could run away. I gently patted his bottom, pointed at the chair, and shouted “No!”
Randy has not scratched ANY of our furniture since that night. He now knows that if he wants to go out, ALL he needs to do is stand by the door, and one of us will come over, pet him on the head, and let him out into his little “kingdom.”
With cats, one thing important to remember is that CATS ARE VERY, VERY *PROUD*. Randy found being gently “corrected” with a gentle pat to his hindquarters to be a serious blow to his pride, and he associated that feeling with improperly scratching on the furniture.
Cats are much, much more intelligent than these silly, politically correct, supposedly “expert” videos suggest.
I love the trolling expression on the cat's face as he is doing naughty unwanted acts of cattery. lol. Brilliant animation!
My cats (british shorthair) were amazingly taught when I got them from the licensed breeding station. But I spoiled them a bit, because my cats are allowed everywhere. Especially kitchen counter, bed and all other places where we can meet. My cats never destroy things, never go outside of the litter box. Lucky me I guess.
My cat jojo is 20, and still my best friend, he only scratches objects if there's tension in the house apart from that he comes walkies with our spaniel teddy x
I say "Git, GIT!" sharply and Toby understands it. The phrase has a distinctive, unmistakable sound and is quickly learned by the cat.
Thereafter, it can be spoken less harshly with the same effect. Later he will return to me and want to reaffirm that I love him, which I do.
You’re working so hard, may all your wishes come true.
If my cat understands "treats" when I'm no where near them, then I think she understands "no". She likes to push the envelope until she sees me get up..😅
THEY. ONLY. PAY. ATTENTION. WHEN. THE. LID. POPS. 😄
My cat absolutely understands 'no'. Not as a word, but as a tone.
Lol my boy whenever he is up to no good, i just say no with a firm and clear tone. He does an annoyed "mmm" sound and walks away, aways tail up and head high probably thinking how to avenge me 😂😅
When I adopted my cat, at the time she was five years and had probably some unknown traumas 😥 She would cuddle and then panick and attack ones arm. Not just liggtly but really sink her teeth in, hold on stuck not letting go for spme time! She was like a feral although having been with a family! 😮 It was really so difficult because it was obvious she really wanted and needed the cuddles tto. She would come lay on our chest when we were laying on our backs. We wouldnt hold her. She was perfectly safe, she could just jump off and leave. Instead she attacked that viciously 😢 And she wouldnt let us help her with any grooming or anything, she would attack. She didnt care about our firm No’s, or being ignored for bad behaviour. Until one day I remembered my friend teaching me this sharp hissing sound when she had a cat that I got to babysit. First time I used it our cat instantly stopped and backed away! 😮 Nowadays she is eleven and my cuddlebug 🥰 I only use the hissing if No doesnt get the message across or if its some emergency. But hissing and then ignoring her/leaving the room (witholding cuddles) if she atracked made her stop. She still has trust issues with strangers, so if Im with her and she misbehaves I will hiss and say no, and she understands this. Lucklily this doesnt happen that much or ever anymore. I hope it means she now feels safe with us, in a way she perhaps didnt in her first home. Im so glad we gave her a chance despite her really horrible behaviour at first.. A vet we took her to suggested she should be put down in those early days 😰 Poor baby, it wasnt her fault humans had treated her badly before 😥🥺 I love her so much, she is only fluff and cuddles nowadays. She even knows now how to glare at me to tell me to stop cuddling , instead of snapping or scratching the way she used to or some cats still do to get their message across 😅
You are a beautiful human being for standing up for her! 🙏🏽
I have had a few cats like this. They are often mauled by kids then get defensive. Instead of getting the kid to stop the cat is dumped. Not the kids fault, just stupid or lazy parents who don't educate their kids to respect the cat. Another way they get this way is when people rough house with them like a dog when they are younger. Not so bad when they are kittens but those claws and teeth really hurt and can do damage when they are strong adults. They don't understand that what was okay before isn't now. Now they get punished or dumped. A third scenario is when some cats can get overstimulated and react without thinking. You are wise and have learned to help your cat out. Than you.
Redirection and praise. When they understand what is expected they are happy to comply if their needs are met.
Video : spray bad tasting stuff on things you don't want your cat to chew.
Me: uhm I guess I'll be spraying my entire house then since she chews on everything.
When I bought a new sofa, I also bought a cat scratchy post, put it right by the arm of the sofa, where I was worried they were going to scratch, sprinkled CatNip over the post and they've transferred their attentions to their post, and never scratched my sofa 😊
My cat is very smart. He understands a lot of phrases. If I'm eating and want to share with him I say Bubby want a bite and he comes running. Or if I say Bubby wanna go outside side he runs to the door (we have a balcony balcony) if I say wanna play fetch he goes and gets one of his toys. I think they are capable of understanding quite a bit ☺️❤🎉😻
I’m sure they understand everything
@@TheKittyCatnip ❤️
a small spit of water from a spray bottle can also work, i used it and my cat stopped doing it and started drying themselves. Make sure to not use too much, just use a small spit of water from the bottle
Yes, I use that trick. You don't have to saturate them, sometimes just the noise of the pump action nozzle will do it and they become totally compliant with what I want from them.
My cats over the years have all learned that a VERY stern NO works very well and to show your displeasure in your tone works very well/ and that if you do that early on in your home, you almost never have to do again.
One day my wife told me she was fed up with the cat unrolling the toilet paper. I said, "Just turn it around." Well, that didn't go down to well. "I don't have time to follow the cat around and train it!" I sighed and told her "Not the cat!" 🙃
Thank you for this very informative feature! Very accurate! I have 5 wonderful cats........👍🐱
Cutesttt 😍
I believe cats understand words!!!!!
Many years ago, I had a cat & my brother said to the cat (he was just playing) Wanna fight? & the cat slapped him in the face!
Yup, I believe they have a vocabulary learned from us. It’s amazing really. As my cat is sleeping on the cool hardwood floor all I need do is talk to her. Even just a word or two and she’ll acknowledge me by moving her tail.
Imagine someone taught his cat to fight with others and reward them with food
this was so helpful! thank you ❤
I would never hit my cat, no matter what he did, i would not yell either as this makes it more stressful, my cat knows a stern no means no, he understands.
Before any sort of training can occur you have to earn their love and respect. I always give a quick pet and kind words whenever I walk by one of mine. They come by my workspace randomly through the day to say hi. I talk to them in a nice and calm way. One that was completely non verbal has started to talk back. Another one has learned to whisper. He essentially started copying me when I whisper Hi in the morning in bed and my partner is still sleeping. He softly replies in the same volume. They have learned what NO means, also a sharp AH! or EY! I don't spray them with water except when they are fighting hard, I throw a few drops of water on them because otherwise they don't even realize I am talking to them and you should never physically go in between a fight. When I am playing with them and they go a bit too far with the claws or teeth I say Aua! and blow a short spurt of air on them. It startles them but it's not something that is considered aggressive. They get the idea, slow down and get some pets.
Love the whispering idea, I’m going to try that
I had a friend with probably the gentlest cat I’ve ever met. Her method was to simply stop playing, petting or interacting with her cat as soon as it bit or scratched. She’d put the cat down (not push), and walk away. Cat learned biting = ignoring. Sometimes maybe the cat was overstimulated and it was exactly what the cat needed. Other times the cat still wanted to play but didn’t get to continue if it was too rough.
That’s a really good idea
This makes me feel better! My cat likes belly rubs, and sometimes he gets into it and try to grip or bite my hand.i just pull away and point at his nose and say NO firmly.and he usually stops and goes back to being sweet!
Boy, do they understand.... when I hear some mess from another room and I ask : "who dunnit ?!?", the culprit will always run away,
protesting: " it wasn't me !"
It's hilarious... 😂
I used the water bottle but never let the cat catch me. Yes I hid behind a couch and a wall to squirt my cat...she stopped. She would stop and stare at me and I would read a book till she came over and I'd keep the water bottle hidden while petting her...
I'll try that.
Honestly that's exactly what they said 🤷♀️ Simply don't let yourself be associated with the negative thing otherwise they will fear you. So good job for being sneaky! That's a hilarious mental image!
@@fireflyfox93 I think she suspected me to I had my mom shoot her from the kitchen while I sat on the couch. It really took maybe 6 times to get her off the table, and I mean she always had a chair at the table. She was smart. Edit: I got emotional when writing this so I didn't make the most sense. My cat is gone now. But we basically didn't want her butt on the table, she figured it out.
As a former special ed teacher, these tactics work on kids too : ) I kept a container of kitty treats in my desk in the class room.
Please don't compare kids to cats children are much different and more important.
@@Unknown_-bt8uv thanks for stating the obvious
Imagine you live together with a creature witch is 15 times heavier than you and it acts suddenly aggressive towards you, this would be scary! So be gentle and friendly to your cat.
Yes, they do understand the word NO, depending on the tone!!! First mistake!!! The same way they understand their name!!!
treat them well and use candy to train. I love it when my cat comes running at me when i say high-five, and he gives me one
CANDY. ??
If that’s chocolate then cats and dogs should never be given it
My cats take "No!" as a personal challenge.
Especially after the 20th time 😏😏
Good advice, kindness is always a good start.
Thank you for the information
I beg to differ...the spray bottle works, along with saying nooooo!! 😂My cats aren't scared of me, they love me and I love them!
Thank you so much for this information.♥️ God bless.
When Stella is scratching at the chair, she very much knows that I'm going to come and scold her and put her down, so she waits for me to see, and then the moment I get up, she doubles down, scratches really fast and then runs before I can get to her lol
"cats do not have malicious intend"
ok you lost me there.🤣
The best youtube cat series. Its stupid that I listen it far more often that Jackson Galaxy video or any other expert.
Nice Video 🐈🐾🤩😍
My boy Jimbo 🐈⬛ knows what NO means 😂.
I hissed at my cat once and she took her earrings off, put some Vaseline on her face and was ready to fight me😅😅😅😅😂
My cat is definitely not afraid of me for using a spray bottle of water 😂😂. It’s effective though. When she sees that bottle come out now she gets down super quick. She is still very lovey.
Agree! Just reach for it or shake it and they get off the counter instantly! No fear of us at all.
Next time: how cats train humans
A good response that stopped my cats from eating my food: If I eat my food, and one of my cats want it... Than I Pet the cat , that is nearest to the food. Not very strong, but just enough he or she feels that I lover him/ her... but also knows not to get further my way (nor my food).
It took me a while, but now they understand!
At least you guys are honest about how a cat will make you want to beat they azz.😂
That's absurd to rub their noses in poo! Who does this ? Never heard of it. And that was hilarious when that cat attached that girl! 🤣
It's dam disgusting and mean to do that to an animal
I disagree that Cats don’t understand language/words. My cat knows many words…one of my cats that tends to get into trouble and picks fights with the others…I yell at him…sometimes I use a stick to direct him (almost like a lion trainer) and tell him it’s time for a time out…I call him and he follows me to the bedroom.
i once saw a girl forcing her cat to a timeout by forcing him to sleep and she legit told him to keep his eyes closed and he understood- idk how you guys do that-
@@Emilyy35 there is something called training
@@prod.nameless Training a cat? Interesting concept! Try doing that with a semi-feral cat.
@@24681359David i have, with a full feral cat. He is our little angel now
@@prod.nameless Good
Thank you for the good tips appreciate it
Great tips 👌
Thanks 💟
I don't agree, my cat understands no and when they are doing something wrong.
They probably understand your no because of your body language and the tone you use, not the word no in itself...
My cat listens to my 'No' but not my wife and mother in law. Anyway I love her so much, now, my cat has earned my respect too by not listening to my in laws and wife 😂😂👍
I got my cat when he was already 9 and he behaves really well. he "understands" NO, he doesn't jump on tables, doesn't scratch furniture and he would never harm you with no reason.
really funny thing is, he is terrified of toilet paper, for some reason. I only have to touch it and he runs away 🤷♂
"I'm not angry, just disappointed" can be just as gruesome for cats as it is for kids.
Rather than treats, I recommend rewarding your cat with your mood. When you do something nice for your cat, sound happy. When the cat does something nice for you, sound happy. Your cat will want you to be happy, as it associates that with an increased chance of you doing nice things, and then it'll do nice things to make you happy. When the cat is being a nuisance (nagging, loud, naughty), sound unhappy in your response ("I'm not angry, just disappointed; I never thought my little cat could be that bad"), be generally unresponsive to its wishes, do nothing for it, and be strictly utilitarian/mechanical if you have to handle it. The cat will want to avoid making you unhappy, because it makes you a total bummer.
The great thing about this system, is that you don't have to be aware and conscious of it all the time, which can get exhausting. All you have to be, is open and honest in how you express your emotional responses to your cat. You'll unconsciously develop a "language" that the cat will become an expert at deciphering. 90% of the time, it's the easiest way of training a cat.
The drawbacks are that cats, and most especially kittens, have an uncanny ability to be naughty and adorable, at the same time, putting you in a good mood when you need to sound and behave sad and disappointed. It'll test your acting skills. You also have to be consistent in keeping your emotions about other things out of it; your dealing with your cat needs to be as present in the moment as the cat is. That's also good for your mental health, and more relaxing than exhausting, so it's not much of a sacrifice.
Everyone knows you can’t say no to a cat, this is clickbait. Lol jk 😂
This is how to say no to a cat in their language
@Whatapp ①⑦⓪⑧⑥⑨⑦⑧④⓪⑨
DONT FALL FOR THIS ANYONE PLZ!!!
This is ridiculous. My daughter thought I was mean when spraying water at the cat for chewing through charging wires. She moved out and when I visited the cat no longer chewed through wires. She used a squirt bottle of water.
You don’t have to constantly feed them snacks or treats. Just bend down and pet them nicely with a nice, re-assuring tone! Most snacks available are not good for your cat in quantities. Ask your vet. Also cats just don’t like loud voices. Yelling at them just scares them. Use a stiffer than normal voice but do not yell. They will understand. Just be steady in discipline. Don’t get too angry.
Cat: U say no?….lets see what if i did this…🤣🙀😸😹👍